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Austin Zoning Map and Code

This page links to the official City of Austin zoning map, an interactive GIS map, and zoning code in Travis County, Texas. Use the map to find a property's zoning district, then look that district up in the zoning code to see what you can build.

About City of Austin

Municipality:

Austin

Municipality Type:

City

County:

Travis County

State:

Texas

Map Type:

GIS

Austin Zoning Map (GIS)

Austin Zoning Code

How to read the Austin zoning map

  1. Open the City of Austin zoning map and type the address into its search box.
  2. Note the zoning district code shown on the parcel, such as R-1 or C-2.
  3. Look up that district in the Austin zoning code to see the allowed uses, setbacks and height limits.

New to zoning? Read how to find a property on a zoning map, see what residential, commercial and industrial zoning allow, or estimate what you can build with the lot coverage calculator.

Zoning Districts in Austin, Texas

LALake Austin Residence
RRRural Residence
SF-1Single-Family Residence Large Lot
SF-2Single-Family Residence Standard Lot
SF-3Family Residence
SF-4ASingle-Family Residence Small Lot
SF-4BSingle-Family Residence Condominium Site
SF-5Urban Family Residence
SF-6Townhouse And Condominium Residence
MF-1Multifamily Residence Limited Density
MF-2Multifamily Residence Low Density
MF-3Multifamily Residence Medium Density
MF-4Multifamily Residence Moderate-High Density
MF-5Multifamily Residence High Density
MF-6Multifamily Residence Highest Density
MHMobile Home Residence
NONeighborhood Office
LOLimited Office
GOGeneral Office
CRCommercial Recreation
LRNeighborhood Commercial
GRCommunity Commercial
LLake Commercial
CBDCentral Business
DMUDowntown Mixed Use
W/LOWarehouse Limited Office
CSGeneral Commercial Services
CS-1Commercial-Liquor Sales
CHCommercial Highway Services
IPIndustrial Park
MIMajor Industry
LILimited Industrial Services
R&DResearch And Development
DRDevelopment Reserve
AVAviation Services
AGAgricultural
PUDPlanned Unit Development
PPublic
TNTraditional Neighborhood
TODTransit Oriented Development
NBGNorth Burnet/Gateway
ERCEast Riverside Corridor
HHistoric Landmark
HDHistoric Area
COConditional Overlay
NCNeighborhood Conservation
PDAPlanned Development Area
WOWaterfront Overlay
MUMixed Use
VMUVertical Mixed Use
VVertical Mixed Use Building
CVCCapitol View Corridor
CDCapitol Dominance
CACongress Avenue
PSEast Sixth/Pecan Street
DPDowntown Parks
DCDowntown Creeks
CCConvention Center
CURECentral Urban Redevelopment
EAEast Austin
NPNeighborhood Plan
UNOUniversity Neighborhood Overlay
CORCorridor Overlay

Frequently Asked Questions

To find the zoning of your property in Austin, you can click here to find your property on the zoning map, and then click here to learn more details about the specific zoning.

Austin is in Travis County, Texas. You can find zoning maps for other cities and towns in Travis County on the county page.

Austin is a city. It is an incorporated city in Texas, which means it has its own local government and can adopt its own zoning rules. Read more about the difference between a town and a city.

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ⓘ Note: For the most up-to-date zoning clarification, contact the municipality's planning department directly. We provide direct links to official maps and zoning code sources. These are the same references used by local staff.